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The Duke in Denial
- Scandal in Sussex, Book 1
- De: Alexandra Ainsworth
- Narrado por: Joel Leslie
- Duración: 9 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 154
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 150
Sebastian Lewis never expected to become a duke. But with the sudden deaths of his cousin and uncle, Sebastian's position changes. He is determined to fulfill his new responsibilities with grace, even if it means remarrying, and even if the attractions of women, so often lauded by poets, fail to interest him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A new favorite for sure!
- De Francois en 03-05-16
- The Duke in Denial
- Scandal in Sussex, Book 1
- De: Alexandra Ainsworth
- Narrado por: Joel Leslie
Pecs and Pecadillos - LOVED IT.
Revisado: 03-07-16
Heart fluttering and fabulous this is a serious cut above most of the historical bodice-ripper romances out there PLUS it's an awesome m/m tale to top it off. The writing is warm, witty and full of charm... giving a lovely sense of period without ever sounding didactic in it's detail. I loved the main characters - a dashing wounded soldier, William, home from the war who, in the face of death, vowed no longer to deny his true nature. Sebastian is a Yorkshire nobleman who suddenly has the title of Duke unexpectedly land in his lap. When Sebastian, eager to fulfill his expected societal duties, is matched up with William's sister their flirtatious acquaintance suddenly sets sparks flying.
I found the two heroes wonderfully engaging and was drawn in by their different emotional journeys and heartbreaking inability to communicate and realize their mutual passion.
It has that unmistakeable Jane Austin feel in all the best ways... unspoken desires, ballgowns and breeches, wonderful supporting characters. There is also a marvelously oily villain and an engaging mystery that helps keep the 'boy meets boy' from ever seeming formulaic. The writing is also mostly clean - certainly romance versus erotica and the focus is all on the characters and plot.
I was very impressed with Ainsworth's writing and thought the narration was excellent. Great variety - I really enjoyed the regional specificity that gave a true sense of class and various locales. I will eagerly look for more from both the writer and narrator.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Sword Princess
- The Great Detective in Love, Book 1
- De: Suzette Hollingsworth
- Narrado por: Joel Froomkin
- Duración: 7 h y 51 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 65
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 64
The Great Detective has more in store for his landlady's niece than washing jars and labeling specimens: pistol shooting, fencing, boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. This she can master, but Mirabella Hudson must face the greatest horror of all: *Miss de Beauvais' Finishing School for Distinguished Young Ladies.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Sherlock in Mr. Darcy mode meets his match.
- De PandaRS en 07-24-15
- Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Sword Princess
- The Great Detective in Love, Book 1
- De: Suzette Hollingsworth
- Narrado por: Joel Froomkin
Sherlock in Mr. Darcy mode meets his match.
Revisado: 07-24-15
A fun frolic that lovingly plays on the Sherlock canon with a light and airy touch. Die-hard Conan Doyle purists may balk at the romantic slant but that doesn't mean that this isn't a highly enjoyable spin on the character of Holmes.
Sherlock hires Mrs. Hudson's feisty niece as a lab assistant (think of Merida in Brave) and finds her strong-headed independent mind a fascinating foil for his own genius. The banter between the two of them is delightful and Mirabella is a youthful Victorian heroine that fans of MC Beaton's amateur sleuths will find endearing. The narration is full of life and the characters are portrayed with theatrical zest - it has a great old fashioned radio-drama feel. Sherlock takes the back seat here in the sleuthing department - functioning largely as the impetus for Mirabella's adventures, but she's a great character worthy of her own tale.
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Haunting
- The Willow Creek Vampires Series Book 2
- De: Stephanie Summers
- Narrado por: Joel Froomkin
- Duración: 4 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 240
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 226
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 225
Sabine Crowley is adjusting well to her new life at Willow Creek Manor with Remy by her side. That is, until she finds out some devastating news from Bastian. Has Remy been lying all along about his feelings for her? Had she been a fool to believe he really could love her? Remy has been accused of trying to leave Sabine and his responsibilities to Bastian behind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Better and better...
- De PandaRS en 07-24-15
- Haunting
- The Willow Creek Vampires Series Book 2
- De: Stephanie Summers
- Narrado por: Joel Froomkin
Better and better...
Revisado: 07-24-15
These characters are fabulous and I love the way this story has developed. Love the audio versions - I think the narrator does an amazing job with Remy and Sabine... and I can't wait for book three. Book two is a real roller coaster - and I found myself unable to put it down towards the last few chapters. Do yourself a favor and try out Willow Creek...Just when I thought the vampire craze was tapped out - this gave me characters I've cared about more than in any other series.
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